Metal roofs are widely regarded for their durability and longevity. As one of the most durable and long-lasting roofing materials on the market, they offer homeowners a range of benefits, including ...

Low-slope roofs may be the most overlooked part of a building. Our experts offer a checklist of do's and don'ts to plug the holes in your low-slope roof project. They are: Tom O'Connor, FAIA, VP and ...

Gable and hip roofs are two common styles you'll see on homes, but do you know the difference? The main distinguishing feature is how many sloped roof sections the house has and how the ends are ...

Mark Austin, technical director at SpecStudio, discusses the key considerations when developing a detailed pitched roof ...

Patios are a welcome addition to any backyard, but without the proper cover, that concrete pad can sometimes feel more desolate than desirable. There are so many different solutions for enhancing your ...

Few people view a home’s roof as anything more than a necessary structural element. But Kate Ancaya, a landscape architect based in Asheville, North Carolina, is in the business of noticing spaces ...

These simple but elegant gambrel roof structures have been popular on hay barns for many years. There's no reason, though, why the classic gambrel cannot be used on other kinds of structures (such as ...

Over the past few years, there has been a notable increase in demand for eco-roof design, especially within urban landscapes. At TRA, more than half of our urban projects contain structurally ...